A skydiving plane crashed in eastern France on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of all eleven people onboard. The Pilatus PC-6 aircraft went down in the town of Tomblaine, killing five instructors, five students, and the pilot, according to reports.
The crash occurred shortly after takeoff, with initial investigations suggesting a malfunction as the cause. France24 reported that the incident took place on Sunday, while RT provided video footage of the aftermath.
RT stated, "Eleven people have died in a plane crash in eastern Fran[ce]." The outlet included an image of the crashed aircraft.
France24 detailed that the victims comprised five instructors, five students, and the pilot. They noted the location as Tomblaine, France.
The incident prompted immediate response from local authorities who secured the crash site and initiated a full investigation to determine the precise cause of the accident. No further details regarding the specific malfunction have been released at this time.
No left-leaning sources reported on this story. No right-leaning sources reported on this story beyond initial reporting of facts.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities expected to release more information as it becomes available.
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